S3.E11. Procurement Under Pressure: Procurements most pressing topics
Send us Fan Mail Procurement can feel like the job where every problem lands, even when you do not control the root cause. We start by catching up on a listener’s hunt for buyer and procurement assist...
16 Jun 46min
S3.E10. Force Majeure In Procurement
Send us Fan Mail Force majeure gets tossed around whenever the world gets messy, but most procurement teams only discover what their clause really says when a supplier is already late. We take a clear...
19 Mai 25min
S3.E9 How Procurement Thinking Can Stretch A South America Travel Budget
Send us Fan Mail Forty-seven and a half hours before a flight, Luke admits he has not packed, has no local currency, and only has a rough budget for a four to six month backpacking trip across Central...
7 Apr 27min
S3.E7. The final Procurement assignment: Does Luke 10 get his CIPS?
Send us Fan Mail We turn a silly pun challenge into a serious guide to passing the Advanced Practitioner project and building change that lasts. It ends with a live CIPS results reveal at the airport ...
3 Mar 35min
S3. E6. Procurement Frameworks Made Simple, Really Simple
Send us Fan Mail We answer a listener’s question on breaking into procurement, then unpack how frameworks speed buying while staying compliant. Along the way we share real CCS evaluation insight, soci...
10 Feb 34min
S3. E5. We Share Big Life Updates And Tease A Packed Procurement Lineup For 2026
Send us Fan Mail We share a quick check‑in from a cold January, outline what’s coming in 2026, and talk through Luke’s sabbatical plans with a mix of jokes and practical next steps. From a CIPS tutor ...
6 Jan 13min
S3.E4. Data Protection Essentials for Procurement Professionals
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how much personal data passes through your contracts, emails, and supplier handshakes? We sat down with Sara, a compliance lead who lives at the intersection of data prote...
16 Des 202546min
